17 week old australorp

[Ascher]

I was wondering if you guys could tell if she is close to laying just by her features. She is way more developed than the other 5 chickens I got with them but the way she looks I thought we should be expecting eggs by now. Thank you!

 

[HappyClucker7]

Eggs should be coming soon! Probably in the next 1-2 weeks!

 

[Ascher]

Eggs should be coming soon! Probably in the next 1-2 weeks!

Do you really think so? I’ve been so excited for her first egg!

 

[HappyClucker7]

Do you really think so? I’ve been so excited for her first egg!

Yep! If you want, you could also gently feel around her vent, and see how far apart her pelvic bones are.

 

[cherrynberry]

Yep, really close...squatting, red comb and wattle, and visits to the nesting boxes are hints of eggs soon.

 

[aart]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/